Trish Stitched Turns 2! Floral Tamarack, Ginger Jeans & Etsy Sale!
It's my little blog's second birthday! For two years, I've been sewing & selling under the name Trish Stitched, and it's been really great. In the years before Trish Stitched, sewing was incredibly important to me but it didn't feel like I was going anywhere with it. But when I changed my name, I started focusing a lot more on the business aspect of sewing: my etsy shop got a facelift, my fabric choices started to mature (a little) and I really started to focus every free moment on where I wanted my sewing to go. To celebrate, I wanted to treat myself to a full handmade outfit.
For my jacket I turned to Tamarack by Grainline Studio. Have you ever been stalked by a pattern? Not stalking, but stalked...like everywhere you turn is another photo and it feels like it's screaming at you to make it? That was the Tamarack Jacket for me. A couple months ago I started seeing it everywhere and I couldn't ignore it. I wanted to make a version and was actually going to make it in a solid until I saw this fabric on fabric.com (link below ). I wanted a nice transition jacket, and I think this is it. It's a little heavier than a piece like my Kelly Anorak, and I'm able to wear thicker pieces underneath. This will be a great jacket coming into spring and again when going into winter.
The Tamarack was a pretty quick make, I made version 2 which allows space to add snaps. I forgot to buy snaps but still wanted to wear the jacket so I will have to add them later. I ran into a little frustration with the welt pocket but luckily Jen has a tutorial on her blog about the welt pocket. I looooove the quilting options on this jacket, but I kept my quilting pretty simple this time around.
My tee was also from Grainline Studio, the Lark Tee. I've made a few version's of Lark so far and I really like it. My next versions will be a little tighter, but thankfully, that is an easy fix. I used Telio Organic Cotton from Fabric.com (link below) for the tee- I totally recommend this material. It has a nice weight, and isn't see through. It also comes in some pretty colors.
For the bottom half of this outfit, I've been working hard on my second pair of Ginger Jeans, and am SO happy with the result!
My first pair of Ginger Jeans were great. I was really happy with how they turned out but there were definitely parts of the fit I wanted to change for pairs going forward. I found this image on pinterest from Skinny Bitch, Curvy Chick on making Ginger's petite, and I thought I would give it a go. The biggest problem my first pair had was having too high a rise, making the "low rise" version come up past my belly button. Not a really bad thing, but not where I usually wear my jeans.
The second problem with my first pair was the fit in the waist. I made the waist too large, and took them in but something wonky happened with the back and I wasn't thrilled with the butt. I had a similar issue with my second pair. The waist was still too large, even with adjusting the pattern before sewing, but I did NOT want the same issue so I didn't make the back adjustments. I have to wear a belt, but I really don't mind since this pair is still much more wearable than my first.
For this version, I made View A with View B skinny legs of Ginger Jeans by Closet Case Patterns. I also used Heather's E-book and purchased a hardware kit. I still have to install my rivets but I think my neighbors were getting mad at all the hammering I was doing on my practice pieces so I'll save them for another time. The fabric for the jeans also came from fabric.com (noticing a theme here?) but is no longer available! It is so beautiful, so I'm pretty upset I can't get anymore. I think I have just enough to make another pair of jeans.
I also used a little bit of Rifle Paper Co. Fabric for my pockets!
I treated myself to this awesome outfit, but I also wanted to treat you guys! I'm having a sale in my etsy shop! Use code YEARTWO to get 15% off any bag in my shop! I have a ton of new styles for sale, and within the next few days, my latest product will be available - key fobs - so keep an eye out for them! The sale will go on for the week and end Sunday night 2/26.
I wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who reads this little blog. Every comment, follow & like brings a smile to my face, and I hope my sewing inspires you! One of my goals is to have fun with my wardrobe and encourage others to not settle for what you see in stores. Sewing brings me more than joy; it gives me confidence. I love stepping out of my apartment in a "me made" and knowing that no one else in the world is wearing what I am. I love knowing that my wardrobe is fit to my body, my style and my life.
Have a wonderful week!